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Jan 4, 2025 10 min

#54: Eccl 3: Life Is Absurd

from What in the Word? Hosted by Miriam Fisher

In this episode, we explore Ecclesiastes 3 and the Hebrew word hebel, and how it encapsulates the absurdity and fleeting nature of life. Ecclesiastes 3 challenges us to question why wisdom, despite its advantages over foolishness, fails to grant control over life's uncertainties and offers a fresh perspective on how to navigate life's unpredictability. If you have a bit of the Bible that makes you wonder, email [email protected] and we'll try to cover it

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#54: Eccl 3: Life Is Absurd

0:00 10:16

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  1. 0:19 Introduction to Ecclesiastes
  2. 2:24 The Poem of Seasons
  3. 3:26 Reflection on Control
  4. 6:15 Finding Meaning in Life
  5. 7:45 Acknowledging Reality
  6. 8:55 Ecclesiastes in Context

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